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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🌡️ Tropical

Megalamphodus Micropterus

Megalamphodus micropterus Eigenmann, 1915
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Max Length
2.7 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.1
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
-

📖 Overview

Megalamphodus Micropterus (Megalamphodus micropterus) is a ray-finned fish. It inhabits freshwater waters. This species can reach a maximum total length of 2.7 cm. With a trophic level of 3.1, it is a low-level carnivore, feeding on invertebrates and small organisms. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Megalamphodus micropterus
Authority
Eigenmann, 1915
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
2.7 cm
Trophic Level
3.1
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–27 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Megalamphodus
Megalamphodus
Species
Megalamphodus Micropterus
Megalamphodus micropterus

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Megalamphodus Micropterus is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Megalamphodus Micropterus is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Megalamphodus Micropterus is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Megalamphodus Micropterus is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; benthopelagic; pH range: 6.5 - 7.0; dH range: 2 - 8. Tropical; 23°C - 27°C South America: São Francisco River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater
Trophic Level
3.1±0.4

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.01995 × L3.01 (TL)
Max TL
2.7cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–27°C
pH Range
6.5–7
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.1
Predator
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Eigenmann, 1915

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